Jim ‘Mattress Mack’ McIngvale wins $75 million as Houston Astros claim World Series title

“Mattress Mack” had reason to celebrate the Houston Astros’ World Series win on Saturday – and not just because he’s an Astros superfan.

Houston furniture store owner Jim McIngvale, known as “Mattress Mack,” made a series of bets amounting to $10 million on the Astros to win the World Series.

And when his team won the franchise’s second World Series title with a 4-2 victory against the Philadelphia Phillies, McIngvale took home $75 million – widely reported to be the largest payout in the history of sports betting.

“This last week has been especially… beyond words,” McIngvale said in a statement on social media, where he also posted a photo of himself with a suitcase full of cash.

McIngvale told CNN last year that he made the huge wagers on a potential World Series title for the Astros to cover another gamble of sorts: customers who bought certain mattresses costing $3,000 or more will get their money back if the Astros win.

He told FOX 26 on Saturday that the $75 million will mostly be paid out to customers as part of the Gallery Furniture chain’s promotion.

The Houston Astros celebrate their World Series win against the Philadelphia Phillies in Houston, Texas, on Saturday, November 5.

Houston manager Dusty Baker celebrates on the field after his team's victory on Saturday.

The Astros celebrate with the Commissioner's Trophy.

Players and other members of the Astros organization rush onto the field after their victory on Saturday.

Phillies players watch the Astros celebrate.

A view of the Minute Maid Park scoreboard after the completion of Game 6 on Saturday.

Houston infielder Alex Bregman is tagged out by Jean Segura while sliding into second base in the eighth inning of Saturday's game. Bregman was initially called safe on the play but the call was overturned after an official review.

Houston's Yordan Alvarez celebrates after hitting a three-run home run during Game 6. The home run gave the Astros a 3-1 lead.

Alvarez's teammates jump out of the dugout as he rounds the bases after hitting his three-run shot in the sixth inning of Saturday's game.

Phillies relief pitcher Jose Alvarado reacts to Alvarez's home run on Saturday.

Philadelphia outfielder Kyle Schwarber sends a solo home run into the right field seats during Game 6 on Saturday. The home run briefly gave the Phillies a 1-0 lead.

Schwarber celebrates his home run with teammate Rhys Hoskins on Saturday.

Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña reacts after hitting a single on Saturday. Peña was awarded the World Series MVP for his stellar play during the series. He is just the second rookie to be named LCS and World Series MVP in the same postseason.

Astros fans cheer their team on during Game 6 on Saturday.

Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm throws out Houston's Martin Maldonado during the third inning of Saturday's game.

Houston's Chas McCormick breaks his bat during Game 6.

Astros second baseman Jose Altuve turns a double play in the first inning of Saturday's game.

Houston's Framber Valdez warms up in the bullpen before Saturday's game.

Country music icon George Strait announces "Play Ball" before the start of Game 6.

Bryce Harper and J.T. Realmuto of the Philadelphia Phillies get ready in the dugout prior to Game 6.

The Houston Astros celebrate their win in Game 5 of the World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, November 4.

Houston's Jeremy Pena celebrates his home run on Thursday.

Fans cheer during Game 5 on Thursday.

Houston's Jose Altuve celebrates after scoring on a ball hit by Yordan Alvarez.

Phillies center fielder Brandon Marsh can't get a glove on a double by Houston's Yuli Gurriel.

A Phillies fan holds up a sign referencing designated hitter Bryce Harper on Thursday.

Martin Maldonado of the Astros watches a pitch during Game 5.

Philadelphia first baseman Rhys Hoskins tags Houston's Yuli Gurriel.

Supermodel Kate Upton, who is married to Astros pitcher Justin Verlander, cheers Thursday night.

Rapper Meek Mill, a Philadelphia native, performs alongside the Phillie Phanatic before Game 5.

Houston relief pitcher Ryan Pressly and catcher Christian Vazquez celebrate their team's win over the Phillies during Game 4 on Wednesday, November 2. Pressly closed out the 9th inning as four Astros pitchers contributed to a no-hitter.

Philadelphia's Kyle Schwarber grounds out during the sixth inning on Wednesday.

First lady Jill Biden, third from left in front, hold signs for a Stand Up To Cancer campaign after the fifth inning of Game 4. The first lady attended the game in Philadelphia as part of the Biden administration's Cancer Moonshot initiative. She has made her love of the Phillies well known and has longstanding ties to the city.

Houston's Cristian Javier pitches during Game 4. He pitched six no-hit innings before being relieved by Bryan Abreu.

Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker hits a double during Game 4.

A young Phillies fan is seen wearing a gold chain Wednesday.

Philadephia's Bryce Harper steals second under Houston second baseman Jose Altuve.

Fans react as Kyle Schwarber of the Phillies makes a catch for an out on Wednesday.

Fans wave towels as Philadelphia's Aaron Nola prepares to pitch during Game 4.

Fans enter the stadium in Philadelphia on Wednesday.

Philadelphia's Alec Bohm rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in Game 3 of the World Series on Tuesday, November 1. The Phillies hit five home runs in the game, tying a World Series record, and they won 7-0 to take a 2-1 series lead over the Houston Astros.

Houston right fielder Kyle Tucker leaps at the wall but can't reach a home run hit by Brandon Marsh in the second inning.

Bryce Harper crushes a breaking ball to give the Phillies a 2-0 lead in the first inning of Game 3. It was the sixth home run of the postseason for Harper, who was named MVP of the National League Championship Series.

Phillies fans hold up a "cheaters" sign with the Astros' logo on Tuesday night. The Astros won the World Series in 2017, but many baseball fans consider that title tainted because of a cheating scandal. Major League Baseball found that the team had illegally created a system that decoded and communicated the opposing teams' pitching signs during their championship season, leading Astros owner and chairman Jim Crane to fire manager AJ Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow.

Philadelphia right fielder Nick Castellanos makes a diving catch on the first play of Game 3 on Tuesday night.

Players line up for the National Anthem before Game 3. It was the first World Series game in Philadelphia since 2009.

Houston's Alex Bregman and Yordan Álvarez celebrate after Bregman hit a two-run home run in Game 2 on Saturday, October 29. The fifth-inning blast gave the Astros a 5-0 lead, and they held on to win 5-2 and tie the series at one game apiece.

Umpire Pat Hoberg watches to see whether a ball hit by Philadelphia's Kyle Schwarber was a home run or a foul ball in the eighth inning . The ball was initially thought to be fair, but replays showed that it was actually in foul territory.

Bregman watches his fifth-inning home run clear the fences in Game 2.

Philadelphia's Edmundo Sosa dives for a ball but is unable to make the play in Game 2.

Philadelphia's Jean Segura reacts after striking out in the second inning of Game 2. Astros starter Framber Valdez frustrated the Phillies, striking out nine and allowing only four hits in 6 1/3 innings.

Astros fans cheer on their team in Game 2.

Houston's Jeremy Peña hits an RBI double to open the scoring in Game 2. The Astros started with three straight doubles and took a 3-0 lead after the first inning.

Philadelphia first baseman Rhys Hoskins mishandles the ball in the first inning of Game 2, allowing Yuri Gurriel to reach safely. It cost the Phillies a run, as Álvarez scored on the error.

Valdez delivers a pitch in the first inning of Game 2.

Philadelphia's J.T. Realmuto hits a solo home run in the top of the 10th inning to give the Phillies a 6-5 lead in Game 1 of the World Series on Friday, October 28. The Phillies went on to win by that score.

Tucker leaps at the wall but can't reach Realmuto's home run in the 10th.

Realmuto, right, celebrates his homer with Harper.

Astros watch the 10th inning from the dugout.

Castellanos dives for a game-saving catch in the bottom of the ninth inning.

Houston relief pitcher Hector Neris celebrates after striking out Castellanos to get out of a bases-loaded jam in the seventh inning Friday. The game was tied 5-5.

A scoreboard worker at Minute Maid Park changes the number during the top of the fifth inning, when the Phillies tied the game at 5-5.

Tucker celebrates in the dugout after hitting his second home run of the night to give the Astros a 5-0 lead in the third inning.

Marsh reacts after being called out on strikes in the third inning.

The Dominican Sisters of Mary Immaculate watch Game 1 on Friday. The "rally nuns" are some of the Astros' most famous fans.

Tucker smashes a solo home run in the second inning to open the scoring in Game 1.

Houston starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws during the first inning of Game 1. He started hot, retiring the first nine batters he faced.

Hoskins stands in the on-deck circle during Game 1.

Harper wears Phillie Phanatic gear as he stands for the National Anthem on Friday.

Fans show love for Houston star Jose Altuve on Friday.

Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, who is from the Houston area, gives the "play ball" announcement before Game 1.

Teams line up for the National Anthem ahead of Game 1.

Houston manager Dusty Baker watches from the dugout during Game 1's opening ceremony. The 73-year-old is the oldest manager in World Series history.

A Phillies fan enjoys the pregame atmosphere at Minute Maid Park.

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“The Astros did all the work, all I did was bet the money,” McIngvale said.

The 71-year-old is famous for the huge bets he has placed on sports games over the years – including a $3.35 million stake placed in June 2021 on the Astros winning last year’s World Series – and was filmed celebrating wildly during his team’s championship-winning game at Minute Maid Park.

In the Houston community, McIngvale is well known in for his charitable work, turning his stores into shelters to help people displaced by severe weather events, such as Hurricane Harvey.

“I’m so proud to be part of this city and will ALWAYS stand up for what’s right … [and] will always do my best to act QUICKLY and on the side of the people,” he added in his statement.

McIngvale also threw out the first pitch ahead of Saturday’s game, which he described as “an honor.”

The Astros’ 4-1 win against the Phillies was the first time since 2013 that a team has claimed the World Series title at its home field.